E+ Partner finder

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

E + Partner Finder

• Contract Duration:
  Two years fixed term contract
• Salary: £32,381 per annum
• Location:
  
  UK, Edinburgh or Belfast (Hybrid)
• Closing Date: 20 October 2026, 22:59 UK time
• You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.
• Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.

The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+.

In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The British Council has a longstanding commitment to supporting international exchange. It was a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency from 2014-20, where Erasmus+ made a significant contribution to the UK s cultural relations activities, funding 8,091 projects, engaging 583,757 UK participants, and awarding around €1.1 million to UK organisations.

The Partner Finder sits within the dedicated Erasmus+ Partner-Finding Team and plays a key role in helping organisations across the UK identify, engage and build relationships with suitable European partners.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Partner Finder, you will provide tailored advice and practical support to organisations across all four UK nations and multiple education, training, youth and sport sectors. You will help organisations establish sustainable international partnerships, increasing participation and supporting successful Erasmus+ projects.

• Provide tailored advice and practical support to organisations seeking European partners.
• Support organisations at different stages of readiness, from first-time participation to experienced Erasmus+ delivery.
• Assist with identifying, assessing, and engaging potential partners aligned to project aims and programme priorities.
• Provide guidance on building effective, balanced partnerships, including roles, responsibilities, and consortium design.

• Proactively identify suitable European partner organisations using networks, platforms, and National Agency contacts.
• Facilitate introductions, matchmaking, and initial relationship-building where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of partner-finding activity and outcomes.
• Encourage organisations to develop and share partner search profiles and project ideas.

• Work across sectors and all four nations to ensure equitable and inclusive access to partner-finding support.
• Adapt approaches to meet sector-specific needs, capacities, and contexts.
• Support priority or under‑represented groups to engage in European partnerships.
• Contribute to reducing barriers to participation through targeted outreach and tailored support.

• In consultation with Sector Leads, work alongside the Ambassador network to extend reach and peer‑to‑peer support.
• Ensure all interested organisations are effectively signposted to appropriate support and opportunities.
• Provide feedback and intelligence from ambassador engagement to inform team activity.

• Engage with European partner‑finding structures and National…